To help guide businesses, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has a set of preventative measures aimed at protecting organisations from cyber incidents. These measures form a framework named the Essential Eight.
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Six Things You Can Do About Cybercrime
Cybercrime is a growing concern among Australians. During the 2020-2021 financial year, Australian organisations reported losses of more than $33 billion from cybercrime. More recently, the government announced a $9.9 billion investment into strengthening Australia’s intelligence and cyber capabilities in the 2022-23 Federal Budget. With the goal of helping make Australia the most secure place to connect online, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) leads the Australian Government’s efforts to…
Manage Protect is a Network Partner of the Australian Cyber Security Centre
Manage Protect is a proud Network Partner of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) in the fight against cybercrime. Manage Protect became an ACSC Network Partner in 2021. The focus is working towards minimising cyber risks and threats to business and individuals. Who is the ACSC? The ACSC leads the Australian Government’s efforts to improve cyber security. The centre exists to help make Australia the most secure place to connect…
Reflections on Australia’s cyber threat landscape
Australia’s cyber threat landscape shows growth and sophistication in tactics. Australia’s complex cyber threat landscape continually evolved in 2020 and 2021 due to several key factors. These include the coronavirus pandemic, the growing opportunities available to malicious actors, the widespread activities of cybercriminals and Australia’s geostrategic environment. The Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Annual Cyber Threat Report 2020–21 reveals important insights to inform and guide business decisions in building defence…